Pitcairn, John, Jr. (John Pitcairn, Jr.) (1841-1916)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1841 - 1916
Found in 60 Collections and/or Records:
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos, 1921-05-02
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Henry Leonardos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pendleton has received Leonardos’ letter of April 7th with enclosed General Church membership applications. Pendleton notes that there are no baptism records for several of the applicants, and he informs Leonardos that the General Church cannot accept the applications of unbaptized members. Pendleton writes that the General Church will recognize the baptisms which have already taken place in Rio, and he...
Dates:
1921-05-02
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten, 1916-07-31
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. John Headsten in Chicago, IL, USA. Pendleton has received Headsten’s letter of July 25th. Pendleton is interested in Headsten’s experiences in Kibbie, MI, and approves of Headsten’s desire to investigate further; Pendleton thinks it is possible that Providence is guiding them to set up another church society there. Pendleton informs Headsten of Mr. (John) Pitcairn’s death and writes that they will all miss him greatly.
Dates:
1916-07-31
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn, 1916-07-21
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. Theodore Pitcairn in Elmira, New York, USA.
Pendleton was happy to hear from Pitcairn concerning his ongoing missionary campaign. He writes, “It was especially pleasing to note that you are not discouraged by the difficult reception that is everywhere given New Church truth . . . Your problem is to find the best way and hold to it. Do all that is necessary and a little more. This is said to lead to success in business affairs, and it must be the same...
Dates:
1916-07-21
Letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell, 1915-09-20
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Identifier: RG.004.01
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Typed letter from N.D. Pendleton to Rev. William B. Caldwell in Glenview, IL, USA.
Pendleton has just returned from an automobile trip with Mr. Pitcairn, Mr. Odhner, and his wife Beatrice. Pendleton congratulates Caldwell on securing even better accommodations for the Church in Glenview after the burning of their Club House. Bishop W. F. Pendleton will visit Glenview as usual for the District Assembly in the fall. Pendleton briefly discusses the case of Miss Lillian Beekman; Whatever truth...
Dates:
1915-09-20
Letter from Rev. Arthur O. Brickman to John Pitcairn, 1868-03-11
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Rev. Arther O. Brickman in Allentown, PA to John Pitcairn.
Brickman thanks J. Pitcairn for the clergyman’s tickets and reports on his successful missionary activities in Philadelphia and Allentown. He discovered while staying with the Juengerichs (Iungerichs) in Philadelphia that the old gentleman Mr. Iungerich may not recover following an operation on his lower jaw. Brickman will soon continue his missionary tour with stops in Pittsburgh, Franklin, Indianapolis,...
Dates:
1868-03-11
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1869-08-02
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren (?), PA to John Pitcairn, Jr.
R. Beebe informs J. Pitcairn of her improved health following their delightful trip through the oil region. She has decided to dispense with the Buffalo and Erie visits and instead return to Renovo where she hopes the bracing mountain air will help her recover from the weakness in her chest. She hopes J. Pitcairn will stop in to see her sister as he travels through Buffalo with his aunt and sister. Afterwards, she...
Dates:
1869-08-02
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-02-19
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn, Jr.
Beebe updates J. Pitcairn on her life in Kalamazoo. They have had a mild winter, and she has been in good enough health to attend Church every Sunday as well as two-hour lectures in a crowded house during the week. She greatly enjoyed hearing Miss Annie Dickinson last week on the subject of “whited sepulchres.” Although Kalamazoo has not been very gay, there have been several pleasant entertainments and private dancing...
Dates:
1870-02-19
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-04-06
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Kalamazoo to John Pitcairn Jr.
R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for his kind letter of March 10th and explains what his friendship means to her. He reminds her of a brother who passed away at age 21- “Both in your disposition and straight forward business habits and your caution to avoid hurting the feeling of others by saying anything disparaging of any; and your kindness to your dear good Mother and Sisters…” When she met J Pitcairn, she had lost nearly...
Dates:
1870-04-06
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-11-10
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Warren, PA, to John Pitcairn Jr.
R Beebe is in Warren again and she and Mrs. Gerould would be happy to have J Pitcairn spend Sunday with them. Beebe intends to stop by Rochester on her way home, and she inquires about the best travel route from Williamsport to Rochester. She asks if J Pitcairn enjoyed the wedding; Charles and Sue report that he did. She comments that the young lady to whom he gave the ring is an excellent and kindhearted person who,...
Dates:
1870-11-10
Letter from Ruth Beebe to John Pitcairn, 1870-11-28
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Identifier: Sub-Series 1
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Handwritten letter from Ruth Beebe in Renovo, PA, to John Pitcairn, Jr. Seal with the image of a grapevine pressed into the top left corner.
R Beebe thanks J Pitcairn for the box of paints and roll of canvas he sent for her to paint pictures for his mother. She intended to paint the pictures to show her appreciation for J Pitcairn’s many favors, including the delightful trip he gave her and her friends through the oil region, and now she does not know how she will ever repay his many...
Dates:
1870-11-28